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We filtered the 46 games similar to Dark Souls II down to the 15 that fit the “Magic” category. Dark Souls, ELDEN RING and Ninja Gaiden Sigma top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dark Souls II.

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Within the “Magic” category, the closest game to Dark Souls II is Dark Souls — scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. ELDEN RING and Ninja Gaiden Sigma follow close behind.

#1Dark Souls99 #2ELDEN RING98 #3Ninja Gaiden Sigma87 #4Touhou Luna Nights82 #5Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!80

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The best magic games like Dark Souls II

15 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dark Souls II. Each one has been evaluated across 20 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Dark Souls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeMagicRangedHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyMedievalExplorationThird Person

IGDB91· 8

Year 2011Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty.

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

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ELDEN RING

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeMagicRangedHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 1.1MRAWG👍 85%· 1.5KMC95IGDB97· 10OC95· 215

Year 2022Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~62hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, online features and visual 3d, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#3Ninja Gaiden Sigma

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Ninja Gaiden Sigma

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeMagicRangedDarkHardcoreThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 2.8KIGDB90· 5

Year 2007Dev Team NINJA · Eidos InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.

#4Touhou Luna Nights

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Touhou Luna Nights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloRangedMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyExploration

Steam👍 97%· 15KRAWG👍 78%· 99IGDB88· 1

Year 2018Dev Team Ladybug · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, setting anime and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Steam Xbox Nintendo

#5Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!

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Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloRangedMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyExploration

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4

Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam PS Nintendo

#6Rabi-Ribi - Digital Artbook

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Rabi-Ribi - Digital Artbook

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloRangedMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyExploration

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4

Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam PS Nintendo

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Rabi-Ribi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloRangedMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyExploration

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4OC81· 25

Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam PS Nintendo

#8The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

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The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMagicMeleeRangedFantasyThird Person

IGDB60· 3

Year 2009Dev Artificial Mind & Movement · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dark Souls II, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings offline, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#9DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

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DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyMedievalSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 129KRAWG👍 83%· 1.2KMC79IGDB87· 9OC87· 45

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~25hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.

#10Demon's Souls

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Demon's Souls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeMagicNarrativeDarkHardcoreFantasyThird Person

IGDB92· 9

Year 2020Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, horror setting and online features, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#11Lords of the Fallen

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Lords of the Fallen

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeMagicHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 52KIGDB72· 7OC70· 82

Year 2023Dev HEXWORKS · CI GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration and online features, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Steam Epic Xbox

#12Lords Of The Fallen 2014

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Lords Of The Fallen 2014

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyMedievalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 59%· 21KRAWG👍 32%· 900MC73IGDB69· 12

Year 2014Dev City Interactive · Square EnixPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#13Kena: Bridge of Spirits

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Kena: Bridge of Spirits

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB84· 10OC81· 161

Year 2021Dev Ember LabOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: visual 3d, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Steam Epic Xbox

#14Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

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Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyExploration

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43

Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping ranged combat

#15Demon's Souls

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Demon's Souls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMagicRangedHardcoreNarrativeFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

IGDB88· 7

Year 2009Dev FromSoftware · AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Dark Souls II, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

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